Erdoğan welcomes US-Iran agreement, calls it vital for regional peace
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed an agreement reached between the United States and Iran.
- Erdoğan described the deal as a significant development for regional peace and expressed hope for lasting stability.
- He thanked Pakistan for its mediation efforts and acknowledged the support of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Turkey's commitment to regional peace.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has welcomed an agreement reached between the United States and Iran, viewing it as a crucial step toward establishing peace and tranquility in the region. In a statement shared on his social media account, Erdoğan expressed his satisfaction with the development.
"We see the agreement reached between the United States and Iran as a significant development for the establishment of peace and tranquility in our region, and we welcome it with satisfaction," Erdoğan stated. He further expressed his heartfelt hope that this news, long-awaited by the world, would contribute to the establishment of a lasting environment of peace and security in the region.
Erdoğan emphasized the importance of avoiding rhetoric, provocations, and actions that could escalate tensions during the period leading up to the signing of the agreement. He also cautioned against potential sabotage. The Turkish leader extended his gratitude to Pakistan for its exceptional mediation efforts, particularly highlighting the leadership of the U.S. and Iran. Additionally, he acknowledged and appreciated the support provided by Qatar and Saudi Arabia for the diplomatic initiatives.
Reaffirming Turkey's stance, Erdoğan stated, "As Turkey, we will continue to support all efforts aimed at establishing peace, stability, and tranquility in our region, and contribute to lasting solutions based on diplomacy and international law."
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.